Inclusive Futures

Join us on the 8 May, 9.30am - 2pm at the St Georges Centre in Leeds to meet with young, neurodivergent talent and discover ways to improve equality, inclusivity and diversity within your workforce.

We'll introduce you to young people with a different perspective, an enthusiasm to learn like no other and qualities and skills you didn’t realise your business needed. 

What to expect on the day 

Inclusivity awareness workshops, led by inclusion and disability consultants 

• Learn the benefits of employing neurodivergent young people. 
• Learn how to offer opportunities to them. 
• Learn simple ways to help neurodivergent young people thrive and contribute to your business. 
• Hear success stories from other businesses that have successfully offered support to young people with special educational needs. 
• Learn firsthand about the positive impact this has on company culture, productivity and young people's career aspirations. 

Reverse careers fair 

• Move freely around stalls where students will showcase their talent and skills. 
• Speak directly to neurodivergent young people and get to know their skills and attributes and what they could bring to your business. 
• Give students vital experience of talking to employers and help them gain communication skills and confidence. 
• Raise awareness of the entry-level jobs available at your business. 

How to attend 

Businesses that take part must be interested in offering experiences of the workplace to students in the future. 

We have space for 24 West Yorkshire based businesses to attend, please complete the expression of interest form below and a member of the team will in touch to confirm your place.

Alternatively, if this is something you are interested in but have further questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with either Stella.chan@westyorks-ca.gov.uk or Marie.locker@westyorks-ca.gov.uk and we will happily answer any questions.